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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.02, 1,699.76 and 439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.02, 1,699.76 and 439.73 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.02 : 1,699.76 = 439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.02/1,699.76 = 439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.02x = 1,699.76 × 439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.02x = 747,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,435.46/1,133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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